There’s more to #PiratesIsland26 than tailgating, football and music! “Sea the Arts” and make time for TWO powerful new exhibits at the Hampton University Museum!
💙 Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design HOMECOMING! We’re welcoming home our very own two-time Oscar-winning alumna and legendary costume designer. Ruth E. Carter ’82! Get up close with iconic costumes from Black Panther, Wakanda Forever, Sinners, Selma, Amistad, Do the Right Thing and more!
💙 Discover the legacy of David Drake. Explore the story of the renowned enslaved African American ceramicist who defied anti-literacy laws by inscribing his name and poetry onto stoneware vessels – leaving behind a legacy of artistry, resistance and resilience.
From the big screen to history-making artistry, there’s culture and creativity waiting for you at your Home by the Sea. Make the Hampton University Museum part of your #PiratesIsland26 experience!
Hampton University Museum Homecoming Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday:* 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
*Special Homecoming Hours